July 01, 2025
Shaw Local
NewsSportsShaw Local RadioeNewspaperNewslettersObituariesWeekend PlansEvent Calendar

A reunion for 100-year-old Dixon High School classmates

By Shaw Local News Network
Orval Gearhart, who celebrated his 100th birthday in January, wondered if any other members of the Class of 1940 still lived. After seeing a 100th birthday item for Ethyl Steder in the Dixon Telegraph and Sterling Gazette’s Celebrations section, he reached out for a reunion. They were able to meet and share memories.

Orval Gearhart, who celebrated his 100th birthday in January, wondered if any other members of the Dixon High School Class of 1940 still lived. After seeing a 100th birthday item for Ethyl Steder in the Dixon Telegraph and Sterling Gazette’s Celebrations section, he reached out for a reunion. They were able to meet and share memories. (Photo provided by Patricia Gearhart)

DIXON —

Orval Gearhart, who celebrated his 100th birthday in January, wondered if any other members of the Class of 1940 still lived. After seeing a 100th birthday item for Ethyl Steder in the Dixon Telegraph and Sterling Gazette’s Celebrations section, he reached out for a reunion. They were able to meet and share memories.

Orval Gearhart, who celebrated his 100th birthday in January, wondered if any other members of the Dixon High School Class of 1940 still lived. After seeing a 100th birthday item for Ethyl Steder in the Dixon Telegraph and Sterling Gazette’s Celebrations section, he reached out for a reunion. They were able to meet and share memories. (Photo provided by Patricia Gearhart)

Have a Question about this article?
SVM Community BriefsDixon
Shaw Local News Network

Shaw Local News Network

Shaw Local News Network provides local news throughout northern Illinois